Research article summary (published 29 Apr 2009):

By the way, doctor. About 10 years ago, you published an article saying that Ginkgo biloba might slow down dementia. I was 59, and I started taking it. I think it has helped me and know others who think likewise. But I read that a recent study says it doesn't help. Your thoughts?

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Author/s: Komaroff, Anthony (A);

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Publication Type: Journal Article

Journal: Harvard health letter / from Harvard Medical School (Harv Health Lett), published in United States. (Language: eng)

Reference: 2009-May; vol 34 (issue 7) : pp 8

Dates: Created 2009/06/16; Completed 2009/07/08;

PMID: 19562858, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 7/24/2009, IMS Date: )

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Dementia - prevention & control Ginkgo biloba Humans Middle Aged

Phytotherapy Plant Leaves Plant Preparations - adverse effects; therapeutic use Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic

Associated Chemicals: Plant Preparations (0)

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